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Lyngford Park Primary School
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Lyngford Park Primary School
- Primary
- Somerset West and Taunton TA2 8EX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, starting with phonics in early years, with high-quality support for those falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum to meet pupils' needs, but some subjects lack essential knowledge steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Science and mathematics curricula need clear identification of essential knowledge for better pupil learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers explain new learning clearly and check pupils' understanding effectively, though some teachers need stronger subject knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support helps struggling readers catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect, politeness, enjoy learning, and bullying is rare and handled well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective provision with precise individual plans and regular reviews involving families and external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with immediate reporting and intervention for concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand how to handle societal pressures and risks like drugs and vaping.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the wide range of activities available for their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents and community leaders to enhance pupils' education and safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in clubs like football, netball, and choir.
Outdoor Facilities: New playgrounds and sports areas where pupils play well together.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school, share leaders' high aspirations, and value provided training.
Impact on Student Progress: New learning is explained clearly, aiding secure knowledge building over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' understanding checks help build secure knowledge, though subject knowledge improvements are needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need strengthened subject knowledge for better teaching effectiveness.
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About Us
Lyngford Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 282 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.1 | 18.2 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.42% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lyngford Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1